How AI features in smartphones are reducing their dependence on the cloud
New processors have been crucial to hosting power-hungry AI features on phones rather than the cloud.
John Chiverton, Senior Lecturer in Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Portsmouth •
conversation
Sept. 3, 2024 • ~5 min
Sept. 3, 2024 • ~5 min
Chip that steers terahertz beams sets stage for ultrafast internet of the future
As more internet devices run increasingly data-heavy apps, there’s a squeeze on the wireless spectrum. High-frequency terahertz waves could ease the crunch with the help of chips that control the beams.
Ranjan Singh, Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame •
conversation
Sept. 3, 2024 • ~5 min
Sept. 3, 2024 • ~5 min
Five notorious cyberattacks that targeted governments
From disrupting nuclear facilities to throwing national health services into disarray, cyberattackers often target the most secure government computer systems.
Rachael Medhurst, Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security NCSA, University of South Wales •
conversation
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~6 min
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~6 min
How AI can dramatically reduce the time it takes to make VAR offside calls in Premier League football matches
Semi-automated offside technology tracks players at very high speeds and levels of detail.
Mark Middling, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Northumbria University, Newcastle •
conversation
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~5 min
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~5 min
Study: Transparency is often lacking in datasets used to train large language models
Researchers developed an easy-to-use tool that enables an AI practitioner to find data that suits the purpose of their model, which could improve accuracy and reduce bias.
Adam Zewe | MIT News •
mit
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~8 min
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~8 min
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